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    Posted: 16 Nov 18 at 12:03pm
Oh dear

Every time it looks like he could win something...…

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/212243/Damage-to-Alex-Thomsons-Hugo-Boss

50miles from the finish and hits a cliff !

Didn't our other singlehander do something similar in NZ years ago ?

Mike Golding in 1998-99 Around Alone race ?

Edited by rich96 - 16 Nov 18 at 12:04pm
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You do have to feel for the guy though, he had sailed an excellent race up until that point...
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Yes - unbelievable that it happened
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